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JIRCAS International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2015, Japan

Deadline:

May 15, 2015

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This annual award, which began in 2007, is organized and presented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan. Its purpose is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in developing regions, which is promoted by Japan for the benefit of those countries. Up to three young researchers who have shown

outstanding performance in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or related industries for a developing region, and who show great promise

outstanding achievements in research and development that will lead to future technological innovation in agriculture, forestry, fisheries or related industries for a developing area, and who show great promise

will be invited to Japan to attend the commendation ceremony this October and accept their awards and cash gifts (US$5,000 will be given per awardee).

Eligibility

Should be under the age of 40 (as of January 01, 2015)

Should be researchers who have the nationality of developing countries and/or territories, belong to a non-Japanese research institute or a non-Japanese university

Should be engaged in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions

Must be able to attend the commendation ceremony and deliver a lecture on October 27, 2015.

Application deadline : May 15, 2015 (Friday)

Guidelines and application forms

Application Guidelines for the 2015 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers (34KB)

Submit applications by post to

Secretariat of the Japan International Award for Young Agricultural ResearchersPublic Relations Office, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)1-1, Ohwashi Tsukuba City, Ibaraki305-8686 Japan